| Season | Team | Position | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Al Najma |
Midfielder | 7 |
| 2025 |
Rio Ave |
Midfielder | — |
| 2024 |
Rio Ave |
Midfielder | — |
| 2022 |
SC Braga |
Midfielder | — |
| 2021 |
SC Braga |
Midfielder | — |
| 2020 |
SC Braga |
Midfielder | — |
| 2019 |
SC Braga |
Midfielder | — |
| 2018 |
SC Braga |
Midfielder | — |
| 2017 |
Rio Ave |
Midfielder | — |
| 2016 |
Rio Ave |
Midfielder | — |
| 2015 |
Rio Ave |
Midfielder | — |
João Novais
Rio Ave
32
Jul 10, 1993
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
183 / 77
Portugal
Midfielder
Portugal
Midfielder
Player Profile
Hailing from Portugal, João Novais is a 32-year-old midfielder born on July 10, 1993. A physical presence at 183 cm and 77 kg, he turns out for Rio Ave. His 2025 Primeira Liga campaign yielded 2 appearances, earning a 6.25 average rating. Over 13 seasons on record, his career tally stands at 216 appearances, 19 goals and 19 assists.
His statistical profile highlights a frequent shooter (4.0 shots per 90, 100.0% on target), excellent at creating chances (2.0 key passes per 90), a skilled dribbler (2.0 successful dribbles per 90, 50.0% success rate), and physically engaged (22.0 duels per 90, 27.3% win rate).
Injury History
| Season | Type | Reason | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Missing Fixture | Muscle Injury | 1 |
| 2021 | Missing Fixture | Yellow Cards | 1 |
Team History
Season History
| Season | League | Team | Apps | G | A | Shots | Key P | Y | R | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Primeira Liga | Rio Ave | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.25 |
| 2024 | Primeira Liga | Rio Ave | 30 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 6.65 |
| 2023 | Süper Lig | Alanyaspor | 32 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 33 | 7 | 0 | 6.88 |
| 2022 | Primeira Liga | SC Braga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | Süper Lig | Alanyaspor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | Süper Lig | Alanyaspor | 26 | 1 | 6 | 25 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 6.95 |
| 2021 | Primeira Liga | SC Braga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | Primeira Liga | SC Braga | 26 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 6.95 |
| 2019 | Primeira Liga | SC Braga | 23 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 6.94 |
| 2018 | Primeira Liga | SC Braga | 24 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 6.89 |
| 2017 | Primeira Liga | Rio Ave | 29 | 8 | 3 | 82 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 7.06 |
| 2016 | Primeira Liga | Rio Ave | 11 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 6.71 |
| 2015 | Primeira Liga | Rio Ave | 13 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Career Total | 216 | 19 | 19 | 291 | 238 | 29 | 1 | — | ||
Achievements
2
Total Titles
0
Individual Awards
Team Honors
UEFA Europa League
SC Braga
2
Champion
2
Runner-up
9
Seasons
Title Seasons
2019, 2017
Runner-up Seasons
2021, 2020
Primeira Liga
SC Braga
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
17
Seasons
Primeira Liga
Rio Ave
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
16
Seasons
Süper Lig
Alanyaspor
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
11
Seasons
Taça de Portugal
Rio Ave
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
11
Seasons
Taça de Portugal
SC Braga
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
10
Seasons
Taça da Liga
SC Braga
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
7
Seasons
Taça da Liga
Rio Ave
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
4
Seasons
UEFA Champions League
SC Braga
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
2
Seasons
Segunda Liga
Rio Ave
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
1
Seasons
UEFA Europa Conference League
SC Braga
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
1
Seasons
UEFA Europa League
Rio Ave
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
1
Seasons
Recent Form
L
D
L
W
W
40%
Win Rate
7
Goals (1.4/m)
1
Clean Sheets
Nacional 
Alverca 
Estrela 
Santa Clara 
Sporting CP 
Estoril Comments
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Player
POS
Class act imo João Novais has been instrumental for Rio Ave with key contributions in the final third all season 😎